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VASCULAR I FINAL EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR &
THORACIC ANESTHESIA FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
1) joins the brachial veins to form the axillary vein
a) Subclavian
b) Cephalic
c) Ulnar
d) Basilic
2) The long saphenous vein:
a) Originates on medial dorsum of foot
b) Passes superiorly, anterior to medial malleolus
c) Receives tributaries from all surfaces of the lower extremity
d) All of the above
3) The superficial vein that sends flow to the three main
perforating veins of distal cald is called:
a) Posterior arch vein
b) LSV
c) Peroneal trunk
d) Medial malleolar vein
4) Regarding venous valves, which is false
a) Essential to muscle pump
b) Bicuspid
c) Allow flow bidirectionally
d) Have sinuses to facilitate closure
5) The common left iliac vein crosses:
a) Anteriorly to LCIA distal to AO bifurcation
b) Posteriorly to LCIA distal to AO bifurcation
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c) Anteriorly to RCIA distal to AO bifurcation
d) Posteriorly to RCIA distal to AO bifurcation
6) The primary concern in patients with acute DVT is:
a) Damage to valves
b) Venous hypertension at ankle
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Severe pain
7) What is not a risk factor for DVT?
a) Cancer
b) Surgery
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c) Age
d) Smoking
8) CVI and ulceration are:
a) Chronic but controllable
b) Curable and controllable
c) Chronic and uncontrollable
d) Always severely disabling
9) A varicose vein is most often:
a) A dilation of a perforator
b) Dilation of LSV
c) Jugular vein aneurysm
d) Dilation of GSV or superficial tributary
10) A thrombus found in a gastroc vein ⅓ of the way down the
calf; if it were to propagate proximately, it would next involve:
a) PTV
b) ATV
c) Pop vein
d) Superficial veins
11) Patients with suspected venous disease will complain of pain that
is:
a) Only during the day
b) Mostly at night
c) Relieved by elevation
d) Not relieved by elevation
12) Normal perfotor flow in the calf is from superficial to deep
veins, it might be revered when:
a) There is superficial vein phlebitis
VASCULAR I FINAL EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR &
THORACIC ANESTHESIA FINAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
1) joins the brachial veins to form the axillary vein
a) Subclavian
b) Cephalic
c) Ulnar
d) Basilic
2) The long saphenous vein:
a) Originates on medial dorsum of foot
b) Passes superiorly, anterior to medial malleolus
c) Receives tributaries from all surfaces of the lower extremity
d) All of the above
3) The superficial vein that sends flow to the three main
perforating veins of distal cald is called:
a) Posterior arch vein
b) LSV
c) Peroneal trunk
d) Medial malleolar vein
4) Regarding venous valves, which is false
a) Essential to muscle pump
b) Bicuspid
c) Allow flow bidirectionally
d) Have sinuses to facilitate closure
5) The common left iliac vein crosses:
a) Anteriorly to LCIA distal to AO bifurcation
b) Posteriorly to LCIA distal to AO bifurcation
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c) Anteriorly to RCIA distal to AO bifurcation
d) Posteriorly to RCIA distal to AO bifurcation
6) The primary concern in patients with acute DVT is:
a) Damage to valves
b) Venous hypertension at ankle
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Severe pain
7) What is not a risk factor for DVT?
a) Cancer
b) Surgery
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c) Age
d) Smoking
8) CVI and ulceration are:
a) Chronic but controllable
b) Curable and controllable
c) Chronic and uncontrollable
d) Always severely disabling
9) A varicose vein is most often:
a) A dilation of a perforator
b) Dilation of LSV
c) Jugular vein aneurysm
d) Dilation of GSV or superficial tributary
10) A thrombus found in a gastroc vein ⅓ of the way down the
calf; if it were to propagate proximately, it would next involve:
a) PTV
b) ATV
c) Pop vein
d) Superficial veins
11) Patients with suspected venous disease will complain of pain that
is:
a) Only during the day
b) Mostly at night
c) Relieved by elevation
d) Not relieved by elevation
12) Normal perfotor flow in the calf is from superficial to deep
veins, it might be revered when:
a) There is superficial vein phlebitis
